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As of early 2026, 36% of users say there are community events

What is 1229 Russell St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1229 Russell St in Berkeley, CA is $1,711,100 .

What is the price history for 1229 Russell St?

1229 Russell St in Berkeley, CA last sold for $1,750,000 in May 2025.

Is Berkeley a buyer's or seller's market?

Berkeley is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Berkeley?

The median sale price in Berkeley is $1.45M. That is down $36K from the prior month.

Does 1229 Russell St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1229 Russell St in Berkeley, CA has air conditioning.

Does 1229 Russell St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1229 Russell St in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$1,711,100

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,688 sqft

1229 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702

Southwest Berkeley

Est. Refi. Payment $11,014/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 1, 2025 for $1,750,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.71M

Since last month

$25K (-1.5%)

Since last year

$11K (+0.7%)

Since last sale

$45K (-2.6%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +107% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$1.71M
September 2026	$1.73M
August 2026	$1.71M
July 2026	$1.71M
June 2026	$1.78M
May 2026	$1.72M
April 2026	$1.7M
March 2026	$1.73M
February 2026	$1.73M
January 2026	$1.66M
2025
December 2025	$1.67M
November 2025	$1.69M
October 2025	$1.69M
September 2025	$1.7M
August 2025	$1.72M
July 2025	$1.73M
June 2025	$1.72M
May 2025	$1.75M
March 2025	$1.13M
February 2025	$1.09M
January 2025	$1.06M
2024
December 2024	$1.06M
November 2024	$1.11M
October 2024	$1.1M
September 2024	$1.09M
August 2024	$1.14M
July 2024	$1.15M
June 2024	$1.2M
May 2024	$1.25M
April 2024	$1.21M
March 2024	$1.18M
February 2024	$1.14M
January 2024	$1.06M
2023
December 2023	$1.06M
November 2023	$1.08M
October 2023	$1.12M
September 2023	$1.16M
August 2023	$1.16M
July 2023	$1.19M
June 2023	$1.19M
May 2023	$1.17M
April 2023	$1.15M
March 2023	$1.14M
February 2023	$1.11M
January 2023	$1.1M
2022
December 2022	$1.11M
November 2022	$1.15M
October 2022	$1.18M
September 2022	$1.17M
August 2022	$1.18M
July 2022	$1.26M
June 2022	$1.32M
May 2022	$1.36M
April 2022	$1.39M
March 2022	$1.39M
February 2022	$1.3M
January 2022	$1.27M
2021
December 2021	$1.27M
November 2021	$1.28M
October 2021	$1.28M
September 2021	$1.28M
August 2021	$1.29M
July 2021	$1.35M
June 2021	$1.41M
May 2021	$1.48M
April 2021	$1.45M
March 2021	$1.25M
February 2021	$1.2M
January 2021	$1.19M
2020
December 2020	$1.24M
November 2020	$1.24M
October 2020	$1.22M
September 2020	$1.16M
August 2020	$1.18M
July 2020	$1.2M
June 2020	$1.16M
May 2020	$1.15M
April 2020	$1.21M
March 2020	$1.2M
February 2020	$1.14M
January 2020	$1.11M
2019
December 2019	$1.07M
November 2019	$1.02M
October 2019	$1.03M
September 2019	$1.01M
August 2019	$995K
July 2019	$1.01M
June 2019	$981K
May 2019	$980K
April 2019	$1.04M
March 2019	$982K
February 2019	$961K
January 2019	$972K
2018
December 2018	$942K
November 2018	$954K
October 2018	$987K
September 2018	$959K
August 2018	$1.02M
July 2018	$1.04M
June 2018	$1.09M
May 2018	$1.05M
April 2018	$1.03M
March 2018	$1.02M
February 2018	$953K
January 2018	$955K
2017
December 2017	$966K
November 2017	$980K
October 2017	$989K
September 2017	$939K
August 2017	$926K
July 2017	$1.01M
June 2017	$1.02M
May 2017	$990K
April 2017	$1.02M
March 2017	$972K
February 2017	$961K
January 2017	$898K
2016
December 2016	$825K
November 2016	$823K
October 2016	$826K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2728 Dohr St, Berkeley, CA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$1,665,000	02/11/26	3	2	1,628
1106 Russell St, Berkeley, CA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$1,700,000	09/25/26	4	3.5	2,052
2717 Mabel St, Berkeley, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$1,300,000	03/20/26	4	3	1,707
2726 Wallace St, Berkeley, CA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$1,590,000	09/14/26	3	3	1,856
2753 Mathews St, Berkeley, CA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$2,760,000	06/03/26	4	2.5	2,300
1135 Parker St, Berkeley, CA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$1,720,000	03/16/26	3	2	1,743
3131 Mabel St, Berkeley, CA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$1,340,000	05/11/26	3	2	1,272
2751 Wallace St, Berkeley, CA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$1,390,000	05/12/26	5	3	2,628
1242 Burnett St, Berkeley, CA	0.06	Single-Family Home	$1,200,000	08/25/26	3	2	858

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1227 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.01	$943,300	1	1	896	Off Market
1237 Russell St #2, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.01	-	Studio	1	450	Off Market
1237 Russell St #8, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.01	-	Studio	1	340	Off Market
1237 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.01	-	Studio	-	4,048	Off Market
1237 Russell St #4, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.01	-	Studio	1	450	Off Market
1237 Russell St #7, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.01	-	1	1	-	Off Market
1237 Russell St #9, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.01	-	Studio	1	500	Off Market
1237 Russell St #10, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.01	-	Studio	1	500	Off Market
1237 Russell St #1, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.01	$1,214,700	Studio	1	400	Off Market
1237 Russell St #6, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.01	-	Studio	1	450	Off Market
1225 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.01	$905,100	3	1	1,197	Off Market
2830 Mabel St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.02	$1,047,900	2	1	832	Off Market
1221 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.02	$965,800	2	1	1,055	Off Market
2820 Mabel St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.02	$1,010,700	2	1	1,108	Off Market
1252 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.02	$943,600	2	1	952	Off Market
2821 Mathews St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.02	$855,400	2	1	1,002	Off Market
1217 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.02	$849,800	2	2	1,031	Off Market
1248 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.02	$843,000	2	1	872	Off Market
1256 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.03	$1,051,800	2	1	876	Off Market
2818 Mabel St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.03	$876,100	2	1	956	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1908

1,688 sqft

$1,014/sqft

Open Parking

About this House

What's unique:Spacious bathroomNative plantsSunny office spaceCharming backyardGenerous foyerWood ceiling detail

Garden-rich and lovingly maintained — this is the quintessential Berkeley home, thoughtfully improved over the decades and perfectly appointed. Approach through a lush front yard and enter a generous foyer. The spacious living room with bay windows and Craftsman dining room with wood ceiling detail, exude beloved Berkeley style. The huge, accommodating kitchen has been recently updated and is ideal for entertaining. Off the kitchen is a sunny office space (listed as a fourth bedroom on public records) that overlooks the garden. Flow effortlessly through the French doors to the charming backyard full of native plants and space to eat. There is an ample bedroom and full bath on this ground floor as well. Upstairs are two more large bedrooms, both with vaulted ceilings and immeasurable charm. The spacious bathroom on this second floor offers a double vanity and lovely updates. The location is ideal, just around the corner from the beloved San Pablo Park for play, exercise or running the dog. Only 8 blocks to Berkeley Bowl West, even closer to the bus lines, and a mile from Ashby BART.

1229 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,688 sqft single-family home in Southwest Berkeley, built in 1908. It last sold for $1,750,000 on May 1, 2025 (48% above the $1,185,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,711,100, with a rent estimate of $6,654/month.

Last check for updates: about 18 hours ago

Listed by Sarah Ridge DRE #01990459, (510) 860-3435

District Homes

Eleanor Ridge DRE #02217753

District Homes

Bought with: Anne Keller DRE #01883300, (510) 847-9197, Kai Real Estate

Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR, MLS#41091751

Home Details for 1229 Russell St

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1688 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Dryer,WasherRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat PumpHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Heat PumpHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Dining RoomHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric Electric: No Solar
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Levels: Two StoryFloors: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
Security Security: Double Strapped Water Heater

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: ShingleFencing: FencedExterior: Garden, Back Yard, Front YardGardenNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street
Pool Pool: None
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1908
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape Cod
Building Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New Construction
Property Information Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 53166413Model Home Type: Cutest

Price & Status
Price List Price: $1,185,000
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Thu Apr 10 2025

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

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Location
Direction & Address City: Berkeley

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1688 Square Feet

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3484.8 sqft

Listing Info
Special Conditions: Standard

Offer
Listing Terms: CalHFA, Cash, Conventional, CalVet

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 41091751

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 1, 2025 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41091751	Sold	$1,750,000
Apr 11, 2025 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41091751	Pending	$1,185,000
Apr 2, 2025 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41091751	Listed For Sale	$1,185,000
May 15, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$142,000
Sep 30, 1996 Source: N/A	Sold	$148,500
May 23, 1996 Source: N/A	Sold	$86,726

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$1,785,000

Additional Cost

Market trends in Berkeley

Last updated September 2026

Avg. sale price

$1.45M

$36KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

128.3%

1.3%MoM

Price per sq ft

$947

$16MoM

Available listings

139

18MoM

Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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94% say there are sidewalks
55% say neighbors are friendly
54% say there's holiday spirit

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94 % Say there are sidewalks
88 % Say it's dog friendly
84 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
76 % Say parking is easy
70 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
57 % Say streets are well-lit
56 % Say kids play outside
56 % Say car is needed
55 % Say neighbors are friendly
54 % Say there's holiday spirit
54 % Say people would walk alone at night
46 % Say yards are well-kept
44 % Say it's quiet
42 % Say there's wildlife
38 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
36 % Say there are community events

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"I’ve lived here for 27 years and it keeps getting better. Berkeley bowl west, city sports gym, ucsf/john Muir clinic, new restaurants, and lovely parks."
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"It’s lovely, lots of young families, big park. Close to downtown Berkeley and to San Francisco. Not too snooty. "
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"Houses have a lot of character. Not all alike. Walkable restaurant, breweries, cafes. Great public transit to city on AC transit or casual carpool. Some people keep chickens, goats or bees. Nearby public tennis courts and park."
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"The Fourth of July at the Berkeley Marina every year attracts hundreds of people and it’s such a great event"
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Fiona K.
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"An easy walk to Bart makes for a simple commute to downtown SF, Berkeley, or Oakland! There are also bus lines nearby"
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"A dog lovers neighborhood - people are very polite and pickup after themselves. Never have any issues with any dog owners "
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"There are plenty of places to sniff around and enough patches of grass keep my dog occupied. We have great access to both Emeryville and Berkeley Marinas and both are within a 10 minute drive - a big bonus when It comes to great places for me AND my dog!"
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"They would love that everybody is very. I’ve people pick up after their dogs using the bathroom many parks in Berkeley "
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"They would love this area because people are very nice the weather is always perfect people walk their dogs through dawn to night no problems at all "
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Jason R.
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"sokay, bit sleepy, not much pulse, lots of high end stores, nowhere to buy milk......................................"
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Jason R.
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"southwest berkeley is a nice mix of people, activities, heritage, newness and has its own distinctive east bay flavor"
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"My family has lived in this area for 50 years. It’s breathtakingly beautiful, extremely friendly neighbours, you feel like u r living in nature but you are a 10 minute walk to major shops and restaurants on Solano. I’m at peace her"
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"west berkeley is an appealing neighborhood -- largely walkable, with character, lots of amenities nearby. biggest knocks are the cool breeze off the bay, bart isn't nearby and you can't easily access everyday items like milk or toilet paper."
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7y ago
"35 mins door to door to downtown SF via BART from Ashby Station. Easy bike parking and typically car spaces at Ashby if you arrive by 845am"
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JP
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7y ago
"The walks one can take through the Berkeley Hills keeps one focused on beauty and inner peace because you are surrounded by the natural world of redwoods, live oak trees hundreds of years old, soaring birds, extraordinary light at sunset, and did I say beauty. Truly amazing weather as well. Best place in country to live well if you can afford it"
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Lisa L.
12y ago
"This is a diverse neighborhood, w/families, singles, and older people. It is close to public transportation, a large park (dogs, tennis, ball games, rec center) and an excellent full-service market. Public school 3 blocks away. Lots of community involvement, block parties, etc. Close to a main thoroughfare yet actual street traffic is light."
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Frequently asked questions about 1229 Russell St

What is 1229 Russell St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1229 Russell St in Berkeley, CA is $1,711,100.
What is the price history for 1229 Russell St?
1229 Russell St in Berkeley, CA last sold for $1,750,000 in May 2025.
Is Berkeley a buyer's or seller's market?
Berkeley is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Berkeley?
The median sale price in Berkeley is $1.45M. That is down $36K from the prior month.
Does 1229 Russell St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1229 Russell St in Berkeley, CA has air conditioning.
Does 1229 Russell St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1229 Russell St in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.